Category Archives: Countries

Peru Mines Bird Excrement on Islands

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

It was a treasure for the Incas, the cause of a war, and once a backbone of Peru’s economy. Now as the world hungers for sustainable resources, bird excrement is once again as prized as gold. Handful of islands off … Continue reading →

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Fastest Growing City:Dhaka

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Global Post reports that Dhaka is fastest growing urban centre of the world. Read here

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History of forests in India

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

There is enough evidence to show that dense forests once covered India. The changing forest composition and cover can be closely linked to the growth and change of civilizations. Over the years, as man progressed the forest began gradually depleting. … Continue reading →

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Pakistan to expedite satellite monitoring project

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari asked the planning commission to expedite the project aimed at incorporating satellite monitoring of the development projects in collaboration with other related governmental agencies. He also asked for digitising the storage of land revenue … Continue reading →